New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Raebareli and Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad) on Sunday and slammed Congress while addressing a gathering in the city preparing for Kumbh Mela in 2019.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Prayagraj

PM Modi drew an attack on Congress for disrespecting the Judiciary system of the country and that of keeping itself above all institutions, even the Supreme Court.

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PM Modi said, “Prayagraj is that place which can be called the temple of Justice. In recent times, the game of building pressure on the judiciary has started. In such a situation, it’s essential to alert the nation and young generation.”

“Their actions, their conspiracies are proving it again and again that they (Congress) consider themselves above country, democracy, judiciary, and the public. Two days ago, we saw another example of it (Rafale). Stay alert and safe from such people and parties. To destroy the prestige of judiciary, this party doesn’t just use force, but also by treachery. To succeed in their conspiracy, they resort to treachery and vile tactics.” he added, citing the Rafale verdict.

He accused Congress party of abolishing the prestige institutions of the country who fail to go by the party and manipulated the judiciary.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the state-of-the-art Command and Control Centre for the Kumbh Mela. He performed Ganga Pujan, and visit the Swachh Kumbh exhibition before visiting the “Akshayvat” in Prayagraj.